postage

noun (postage — uncountable)

«postage» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Postage is the money you pay to send a letter or parcel by post. tree →
Postage is the stamps or marks on a letter showing it has been paid for. tree →

In the lessons

In maths money problems postage is added to the price of things bought online: total = price + postage. In everyday life postage depends on weight and size; heavier parcels cost more. Phrases: postage and packing (UK, «P&P»), postage stamp, free postage, shipping (US).

Examples

How much is the postage for this parcel? tree →
The book costs £8 plus £2 postage. tree →
Postage is free on orders over $20. tree →
The postage stamp had a picture of a bird. tree →
Heavier parcels need more postage. tree →
The total, including postage, came to €15. tree →

Note

Uncountable. In the US «shipping» is often used instead. In maths: total cost = items + postage; postage may depend on weight bands.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «postage» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«postage» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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